“And?” Ethan demanded.

Higan’s voice eagerly rambled out before the beta could answer. “I didn’t lie. It should’ve worked. The scroll said it would.“

What scroll? I didn't catch any at the scene.

Tyler mocked with a laugh beside me. “Should’ve? That thing out there is working?”

Higan’s eyes darted wide to me instead. “It was supposed to force them out. The Melbringers. Not… that. Not this.”

I didn't like the way his eyes were probing into mine like he expected ...